Cornwall Online - Falmouth and South West Cornwall Beach Guide

The beaches of Falmouth and South West Cornwall are simply among the finest in western Europe and, some would argue, the world. A combination of crystal clear Gulf Stream waters and pale sand gives beaches a 'tropical' quality usually only glimpsed within the pages of exotic travel brochures. Standing on the cliffs overlooking any one of the many beaches within this region is to experience the very essence of Cornwall.

There are wide open beaches and sand dunes where the distance stays out of reach; intimate secluded beaches known only to a few locals; sparkling rock pools – the stuff of childhood memories; beaches where wet-suited surfers gather like seals above the breakers; shimmering sun-bleached beaches; accessible family beaches with ice cream and sandcastles; secret beaches approachable only by sea; and wind swept winter beaches guaranteed to clear away any cobwebs...

Falmouth and South West Cornwall Guide